Laboratory Engineer Job in Karlshamn | Quest Consulting Sverige AB

On behalf of our client we are seeking a Laboratory Engineer. The Laboratory Engineer will be placed at the fermentation pilot facility in Karlshamn, the New Food Technology Development Center, and will support with laboratory activities in the field of microbiology and biotechnology. The Laboratory Engineer is an essential part of the team supporting pilot-scale fermentation trials in the pilot facility and will work together with trial leaders, bioprocess engineers and process specialists to ensure the successful preparation and execution of trials.

• Microbiology work such as preparation of seed cultures for fermentation, preparation of cultivation media, sterile handling of media and cultures, operation of autoclave and identification of microorganisms using microscopy and Gram staining.
• Support with taking samples from the bioreactor in the pilot hall during fermentation runs and perform analysis using basic analytical techniques such as UV/Vis spectrophotometry, Dry Weight measurements, SDS-PAGE, Protein analysis etc.
• Write risk assessments, SOPs and ensure that safety procedures are maintained and followed.
• Contribute with routine and administrative tasks related to the laboratory work such as daily monitoring of the environment, maintenance of laboratory equipment, routine cleaning of the laboratory, keeping track of stocks of chemicals and materials and help out with chemical inventory and registry as well as ordering of chemicals.

• BSc or MSc degree in Biotechnology/Chemical Engineering or similar education
• Minimum five years of experience from a biotechnical pilot- or industrial production facility.
• Knowledge in food safety- and hygienic procedures and experience from food industry.
• Well acquainted with aseptic handling techniques
• Experience from safety procedures and good laboratory practice.